Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 37 | 25 | 32 | 122 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Heat 122-115. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.